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Dutch work culture is NOT what I expected… 😅 In this video, I share the biggest culture shocks I faced while working in the Netherlands. From direct communi...

23/10/2025

They built the modern world — on piles of wood. 🌍🌊🇳🇱

Beneath the elegant canals and grand houses of Amsterdam lies a hidden forest — 13,659 wooden poles driven deep into the soggy ground. Every building, from 17th-century merchant mansions to the Royal Palace on Dam Square, rests on these ancient foundations. Without them, the city would literally sink.

In the 1600s, Dutch engineers faced a massive challenge: how do you build a global trading capital on marshland? Their answer was ingenious. Thousands of tree trunks — mainly from Norway and Germany — were hammered into the wet peat until they reached solid sand layers far below. On top of these wooden “legs,” entire neighborhoods were raised. The system worked so well that centuries later, much of Amsterdam still balances on these silent wooden supports.

The city became a marvel of engineering: canals instead of streets, bridges instead of fences, and foundations built not from stone, but from timber that never rots as long as it stays underwater. Amsterdam doesn’t just stand on history — it floats on it.

Today, engineers still inspect and replace these ancient piles, preserving the delicate balance that holds one of Europe’s most beautiful cities above water. A city built on wood, vision, and the stubborn refusal to sink. 🌿⚓

16/08/2025

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07/08/2025

A feast for the eyes and the taste buds! 😍 Stroopwafel heaven found in Amsterdam, with every topping imaginable—from pistachios and raspberries to chocolate and caramel. The perfect treat to fuel a day of exploring! 🇳🇱

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Which one would you try first? 👇

07/08/2025

Breakfast with a view! ✨ Enjoying a stack of fluffy pancakes with fresh strawberries and cream, right on an Amsterdam canal. The perfect way to start the day in this beautiful city! 🥞🇳🇱

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Sweet or savory? What kind of pancake would you order? 👇